Airforce Delta

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title = Airforce Delta


developer = Konami
publisher = Konami
designer =
engine =
released = Dreamcast
vgrelease|JP=1999-07-29|NA=1999-09-09|PAL=1999-10-14

Game Boy Color
vgrelease|NA=2000-11-21vgrelease|JP=2000-11-22|PAL=December, 2000
genre = Flight simulator
modes = Single player
ratings = vgratings|ESRB=Everyone
platforms = Dreamcast, Game Boy Color
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"Airforce Delta", known as "Deadly Skies" in Europe, is a video game released in 1999 for the Sega Dreamcast. It was both developed and published by Konami.

The game is a 3D aerial combat simulation, featuring many jet fighter aircraft. The game is single player only and has been compared to Ace Combat by GameSpy and GameSpot. At the time of the game's release, "Airforce Delta" was the only combat flight simulation game available for the Sega Dreamcast.

A Game Boy Color version of "Airforce Delta" was also released in 2000.

A sequel called "Airforce Delta Storm" in North America ("Airforce Delta II" in Japan and "Deadly Skies" in Europe) was also released for the Microsoft Xbox platform in 2001 and for Game Boy Advance in 2002.

A second sequel called "Airforce Delta Strike" in North America ("Airforce Delta: Blue Wing Knights" in Japan and "Deadly Skies III" in Europe) was released for the PlayStation 2 in 2004.

Game features

tory

Players take control of a bounty hunter that has been contracted to complete a number of strategic military missions. Each mission completed earns the player money, and the more money that is accumulated, the more sophisticated aircraft the player can purchase. Players select from a myriad of fighters and take to the skies to defend a newly independent republic from its many enemies--for fame, for glory, and most of all: for a price.

The first mission involves a preemptive strike against numerous fighter planes that are planning to bomb the Laconian city of Naxos.

The game centers around the Federated Republic of Zabayral. Ethnic tension and religious debate have caused the Republic to split into independent states. The defenseless Republic of Laconia is in dire need of military support. Rebels from the former Federated Republic of Zabayral have decided to reunite a territory long divided by ethnic conflict. After years of civil war, Laconia is the only republic left standing and has asked a mercenary defense organization to help keep it from falling to the dreaded unification movement.

As a commissioned lieutenant assigned to the Delta Squadron, you are about to embark on a series of over 20 missions in very hostile territories. You have been brought on board because you are the best in the business: a crack pilot who can take out multiple bogeys without batting an eyelash. It is your aerial experience that Laconia is banking on, since you will be alone throughout the campaign.

Airforce Delta takes place on the fictitious continent of Zabayral. A renegade army called the "People's Federation" is intent on conquering all of Zabayral, and they already have most of its provinces under siege. The last remaining free republic has called upon Airforce Delta, an elite group of mercenary fighter jet pilots, to defeat the People's Federation and liberate the continent. You are the newest recruit in AFD, and you are given a series of 20 missions to carry out. Before each mission, you are given a briefing which gives details on destroying a certain number of targets

Gameplay

"Airforce Delta" features simplistic controls with an emphasis on supersonic fighter plane action rather than the mechanics of flight.

The mission briefings are complete with an illustrated step-by-step guide which shows you your designated targets and the ideal path to take. After completing a mission, players are awarded with money that can later be used to purchase superior aircraft. Variables such as mission completion time and the number of enemies you have disposed of dictate the amount of money you will receive. When making a buying decision, choosing an aircraft most appropriate for the job is of the utmost importance. The most expensive does not necessarily mean the most practical.

Missions typically involve either seeking out and destroying the enemy or escorting friendly craft to a certain destination. The enemies encountered in "Airforce Delta" are diverse and range from air to ground and water capabilities and from offensive to defensive situations. Mission maps are based on real world locations, such as downtown Chicago and the Great Wall of China.

"Airforce Delta" features over thirty aircraft to take for a test flight. They are all based on real life aircraft both in looks and in handling. Some of the planes available for these missions include the F-4 Phantom, F-14 Tomcat, A-10 Thunderbolt, Mig 29, Su-27 and the top secret F-22 Raptor.

Trivia

* Although it is never known where the location of the continent or island that the game takes place on is, and what the name of it is, it does take place on planet Earth as the UN gets involved in bring the war to an end half way in the game.
* The names of the countries suggest that the location of the game maybe somewhere in Eastern or Central Europe.
* Besides the Delta Unit, there are other two units seen in the game: Air Force Zeta and Air Force Alpha. They do have some kind of connection although it is not made clear in the game. This can be deduced from the ending that says "Let us not forget our fallen comrades"

Missions

Mission 01: Home Air Defense

Multiple unmarked fighter planes presumed to be People's Federation Air Force crafts are on an incoming course heading towards the Delta Base. Your mission is to target this air squadron, presumed a People's Federation Air Force strike team, for elimination. The enemy is most likely a squadron of large bombers on a bombing raid of our base. You are to carry out a preemptive assault.

Mirage 2000 x1

F-16 Fighting Falcon x1

F-15E Strike Eagle x1

B-1B Lancer x3 (TGT)

Republic of Laconia

City of Naxos

Time: 10'00"00

Reward:

MiG-21bis Fishbed $100,000 - $50,000

IAI Kfir $120,000 - $60,000

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Mission 02: Obstruction Federation Fleet

We have an intelligence of an impending rendezvous in the Despard Islands area of major enemy battleships dispersed in different regions. It success means the mobilization of a powerful fleet. Your mission is to strike the enemy battleships before the rendezvous. The defensive capabilities of an individual battleships are limited, but once a fleet has been assembled, our hands will be tied. Prevent this at all costs.

Sea Harrier x1

F/A-18C Hornet x1

F-14D Super Tomcat x2

Rafale M x2

Su-34 Fullback x1

Kongō class destroyer x2

Kongō class destroyer x3 (TGT)

USS Nimitz (CVN-68) x3 (TGT)

Republic of Laconia

Despard Islands

Time: 7'00"00

Reward:

F-4E Phantom II $200,000 - $100,000

Mirage 2000 $180,000 - $90,000

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Mission 03: Military Supply Base

We have been tricked. The enemy fleet was nothing more than a diversion while they made their landing from another directions. The enemy now has control of the largest of our military supply bases. Your mission is to destroy the seized supply base ensure that it is an useless to them as it to us. You have the command's go ahead to decimate the facility.

English Electric Lightning x1

F-5E Tiger II x1

MiG-21bis Fishbed x1

IAI Kfir x2

F-4E Phantom II x2

Leopard x2

M1 Abrams x3

Facility x4 (TGT)

Tank Truck x15 (TGT)

Federation of Dzavailar

Military Supply Base

Time: 10'00"00

Reward:

English Electric Lightning $8,000,000 - $4,000,000 (Finish Hard difficulty level or shoot down the EEL with guns in any difficulty level)

MiG-31 Foxhound $280,000 - $140,000

F-20A Tigershark $300,000 - $150,000

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Mission 04: High-Velocity Recon Planes

Our ground troops have almost completed their removal of landed enemy troops. We have plans to attempt landed of our own in hostile territory, but it is highly probable that the enemy's high-velocity reconnaissance planes will give them the means to detect our landing site. Your mission is to neutralize these high-velocity reconnaissance planes. Because their speed gives them a high degree of invulnerability during flight, you will make sure your attack during the recon planes' aerial rendezvous will the refueling jet. Do not miss this assault window.

MiG-31 Foxhound x2

F-16C Fighting Falcon x2

Eurofighter Typhoon x2

KC-135R Stratotanker x2

SR-71 Blackbird x2 (TGT)

Federation of Dzavailar

Border Region

Time: 10'00"00

Reward:

MiG-29A Fulcrum $220,000 - $110,000

F-16C Fighting Falcon $260,000 - $130,000

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Mission 05: Dogfight

You are ordered by Air Command to strike PFAF's aerial force at Zeta Base. This is essential in procuring air control for our ground troops once they have successfully landed. Your mission is to inflict maximum damage on the enemy air squadron. Also, there are unconfirmed sightings of our former comrades at Zeta Base. Keep in mind that the top squadron of our-former Dzavailar Foreign Air Corps was stationed at that base. No possibility can be discounted; watch your back.

MiG-21bis Fishbed (Boss)

F-4E Phantom II x5

F-20A Tigershark (Boss)

MiG-29A Fulcrum (Boss)

JAS 39 Gripen C (Boss)

F-22 Raptor (Boss)

Federation of Dzavailar

Zeta Base

Time: 10'00"00

Reward: F/A-18E Super Hornet $350,000 - $175,000

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Mission 06: Escort Mission

We have an request from the government. A group of freed Laconian prisoners in Khalavar, one of the Federation's provincial capitals in being transported by a civilian aircraft and needs an escort. Your mission is to accompany and guard the plane from the time its takeoff from the airport. There are civilians who were detained when the war broken out. Bring them home safely. The plane was schedule for departure at 00:00. Also, enemy ground forces appear to be gearing up to recapture Khalavar. They are armed with anti-aircraft guns: destroy these and secure the plane from attack.

Boeing 747 (Guard)

MiG-21bis Fishbed x2

IAI Kfir x2

F-20A Tigershark x2

F-14D Super Tomcat x2

Gun Pod x3

Kongō class destroyer x4

M1 Abrams x2

PAC-3 x3

USS Nimitz (CVN-68) x2

Federation of Dzavailar

City of Khalavar

Time: 10'00"00

Reward: Tornado F3 $300,000 - $150,000

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Mission 07: The Gorge Base

An attack is being mounted on an enemy supply base in the Algoss province in order to assist our forces to penetrate in interior regions. Your mission is to confirm the presence of and eradicate the enemy supply base hidden in the mountains. The site is a natural fortress, impregnable to land assault. In addition, the air space above the gorges is saturated with their aerial defense network. We recommended that you fly within the gorge, and be on guard against making contact with the rock face.

AH-64D Apache Longbow x3Mi-24 Hind x3Base x7Gun Pod x10

Federation of DzavailarMt. AlathiaTime: 10'00"00

Reward: A-10A Thunderbolt II $180,000 - $90,000

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Mission 08: POW RescueOur intel departure has discovered the whereabouts of POW camp. The Army Special Force rescue team is on its way as we speak. Your mission is to secure the air space above the camp perimeter. The rescue team is being extracted by a chopper. This call for neutralization of enemy air facilities as well. Ensure the rescue mission success at any costs.

UH-60 Black Hawk (Friend)MiG-21bis Fishbed (Boss)F-4E Phantom II x4B-2A Spirit x1Mi-24 Hind x2Gun Pod x2Gun Pod x8POW Camp x3

Federation of DzavailarEyon Forest BeltTime: 10'00"00

Reward: F-14D Super Tomcat $450,000 - $225,000

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Mission 09: Nuclear Transport BlockadeWe have information from one of the freed prisoner that the People's Federation is exchanging uranium for advanced weaponry with industrialized nations. Taking out the uranium mine will ensure a drop in the enemy's war capability. Your mission is to destroy the uranium mine at the transport line to the north of Khalavar. Fierce resistance from the enemy is guaranteed, given the strategic importance of these sites. Good luck.

Mirage 2000 x2MiG-29A Fulcrum x2A-10A Thunderbolt II x2Arm Train x4Cargo x12Dora x2Train x4

Federation of DzavailarUranium MineTime: 10'00"00

Reward:F-117A Nighthawk $480,000 - $240,000F-15 ACTIVE $700,000 - $350,000

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Mission 10: Oil Refinery SeizureOur Military Command has decided to make the severing of the enemy supply route and annihilation of the war reserve our top priority. Striking key production and supply points constitute an indirect assault against the enemy's war resources. Your mission is to secure the oil refinery to the south of Gholando. The petroleum facility should prove an advantage to our invading forces, and you are ordered not to fire upon any of the related facilities. In addition, we have reports of enemy air squads approaching in anticipation of our attack. Secure the facility before their defenses are complete.

F-5E Tiger II x2F-16C Fighting Falcon x2Tornado F3 x2A-10A Thunderbolt II x2C-5B Galaxy x2Gun Pod x4M1 Abrams x2M1 Abrams x2PAC-3 x3Paratank x10Oil Tank x35

Federation of DzavailarOil RefineryTime: 10'00"00

Reward: JAS 39 Gripen C $380,000 - $190,000

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Mission 11: Ceasefire Conference SecurityOur government and the People's Federation government have accepted the U.N. offer to arbitrate. The negotiation are to be held in the coastal city of Gholando, adjoining the zone under our military control, but according to intelligence reports, the Federation government plans to attack the conference hall using men disguised as member of our forces. Your mission is to defend the high-rise housing the conference hall. The success of their plot could means the ranging of the international community against us. We cannot simply concede defeat; their plan must be stopped.

Conference Center (Guard)F-20A Tigershark (Boss)Su-27 Flanker x2Eurofighter Typhoon x2B-2A Spirit x1M.R.M.T. x10

Federation of DzavailarCity of GholandoTime: 10'00"00

Reward: Rafale M $420,000 - $210,000

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Mission 12: The Silvan FortressThe Federation's conspiracy has been exposed to the world. The International community is beginning to back our side. The Military Command has decided to take this opportunity to mount an attack on all fronts. Our corps will be mounting an offensive against an enemy fortress apprehended by a military satellite. Your mission is to neutralize an enemy fortress hidden in the forest. We also have reports that this fortress houses a giant-class bomber plane carrying nuclear payload. Fly in towards the point of two rivers' convergence.

AV-8B Harrier II x1Rafale M x4YF-23A Black Widow II x4XBC-97 x2Attack Ship x3Gun Pod x1Gun Pod x10M1 Abrams x2PAC-3 x2

Federation of DzavailarBeta BaseTime: 10'00"00

Reward: Eurofighter Typhoon $480,000 - $240,000

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Mission 13: The Fort BaseWe have a request for assistance from the Army. A medieval castle in the mountain regions has been fortified into a virtually impregnable base, and they can't get even near it. Your mission is to infiltrate the castle fortress. This would normally fall under the Army's jurisdiction, but the site must have significant ground defenses for them to come crawling to us. A thorough ground defenses means a high level of air defenses. The Army will owe us one it we pull this off. Let's retire the castle ourselves.

MiG-29A Fulcrum (Boss)Tornado F3 x2Su-27 Flanker x2F-22 Raptor x2Boeing X-32A x2AA Airship x1AG Airship x1Gun Pod x14Gun Pod x5

Federation of DzavailarMt. CoridalosTime: 10'00"00

Reward: Su-37 Terminator $500,000 - $250,000

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Mission 14: Satellite Intercept MissionAn emergency communication just came in from the command. The orbit of a Federation military satellite is degrading, and the satellite has already begun its descent to the ground. The estimate site of impact is judged to be in the vicinity of the former Federation capital that was liberated by our forces. Your mission is to intercept the falling satellite. Target the satellite's wing area and change the trajectory of its descent. There's very little time - get to it!

F-15 ACTIVE x2McDonnell Douglas X-36 x2RQ-3 Darkstar x1RQ-4 Global Hawk x1Military Satellite

Federation of DzavailarCity of AlgossTime: 1'45"00

Reward: YF-23A Black Widow II $650,000 - $325,000

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Mission 15: The Ice Floe BaseWe have an Navy communication requesting assistance. The Federation Navy has been active in their use of submarine to attack transport ships. Your mission is to search out and destroy the submarine's base of operation. Unfortunately, the location of the enemy base is unclear. The area is heavily snowbound, rendering radar sweeps ineffectual. Track the course of icebreakers for the base.

MiG-31 Foxhoundx2F/A-18C Hornet x2JAS 39 Gripen C x2Eurofighter Typhoon x2Su-37 Terminator x2Gun Pod x3Icebreaker x3PAC-3 x3Submarine x4Nuclear Sub x1

Federation of DzavailarSmilina StraitTime: 10'00"00

Reward: F-22 Raptor $600,000 - $300,000

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Mission 16: The Mountain Base

We are commending an attack on our former Federation of Dzavailar AFB, the Alpha Base. Just as in Zeta Base, the resistance we will be encountering will be offering by our former comrades. They are now the enemy, and nothing more. You would be too new at the Corps to know, but the Alpha Base is built using natural caverns in the rock terrain. Use caution.

F-20A Tigershark x2

F-117A Nighthawk x2

JAS 39 Gripen C (Boss)

YF-23A Black Widow II x2

F-22 Raptor x2

AA Radar x3

Gun Pod x4

Alpha Base

A.E. Seeker

B1 Lancer

B2 Spirit

Ceil Gun

YF-23A Black Widow II

Federation of Dzavailar

Alpha Base

Time: 10'00"00

Reward: Boeing X-32 $550,000 - $275,000

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Mission 17: Mobile Infantry

Our forces are planning a landing on the Kloone Island, the stronghold of the People's Federation government. Our mission will be to precede the landing with an eradication of the remaining enemy fleet. There are unconfirmed reports of large vessels left in the fleet. There are also indications that the survivors of the old Air Force will be joining the fray en masse. This will not be an easy fight.

F/A-18C Hornet x2

F-117A Nighthawk x2

Su-34 Fullback x1

Su-47 Berkut (Boss)

McDonnell Douglas X-36 x4

AA Radar x1

Control Tower x2

CVX-78 x4

Facility x2

Facility x2

Gun Pod x5

Hangar x13

Laboratory x1

PAC-3 x10

Sea Shadow (IX-529)x6

Federation of Dzavailar

Sea of Limnoss

Time: 10'00"00

Reward:

Su-47 Berkut $800,000 - $400,000 (Finish ANY difficulty level or shoot down the Su-47 with guns in any difficulty level)

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Mission 18: The Island Fortress Part 1

The Federation capital has been liberated by our ground forces. The leader of the People Federation have moved their operations to the fortified off-shore city of Meloss, and are calling for continued fighting. We will neutralize this fortress; you have orders for an all-out assault. We know very little about this site. Proceed with caution.

MiG-29 Fulcrum x2

Su-27 Flanker x2

Su-37 Terminator x2

Su-47 Berkut x2

Facility x4

Gun Pod x6

Hangar x2

PAC-3 x6

Tower x2

Federation of Dzavailar

Meloss Fort

Time: 10'00"00

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Mission 19: The Island Fortress Part 2 aka The True Island Fortress

It appeared as though our assault had silenced the fortress city, but we only succeeded in damaging its surface strata. The Federation government is urging our forces to surrender, with one finger on the nuclear missile hidden away within the fortress. We will not succumb to their ludicrous threats. Your mission is to prevent the launch of the nuclear missile, and to neutralize the fortress. This will be the last battle, and their resistance should be that much fierce. Remove these obstacles, and clear the way to peace. We're counting on you, lieutenant.

F-14D Super Tomcat x2

JAS 39 Gripen C x2

YF-23A Black Widow II x2

F-22 Raptor x2

F-22 Raptor (Boss)

Boeing X-32 x2

Facility Building x7

Gun Pod x6

Nuclear Missile x6

PAC-3 x10

Federation of Dzavailar

Meloss Fort

Time: 10'00"00

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Mission 20: The Confrontation

I have a message for you from Colonel Zan Daas, the commander of the former Dzavailar Air Force. It says, 'I will be on the beach of the fortress city'. The colonel was one of the leaders of the Federation Revolution. No doubt many of the old military soldiers followed him into this war out of personal loyalty to him. A People's Revolution delegate has just requested the opening of a peace dialogue. Go and finish our war.

MiG-1.44 MFI (Boss)

Federation of Dzavailar

Sea of Karvadoss

Time: 10'00"00

Reward:

Sea Harrier $6,200,000 - $3,100,000 (Finish ANY difficulty level)

AV-8B Harrier II $6,000,000 - $3,000,000 (Finish ANY difficulty level)

F/A-18C Hornet $300,000 - $150,000 (Finish ANY difficulty level)

F-15E Strike Eagle $470,000 - $235,000 (Finish ANY difficulty level)

Su-27B Flanker $320,000 - $160,000 (Finish ANY difficulty level)

Su-34 Fullback $340,000 - $170,000 (Finish ANY difficulty level)

MiG-1.44 MFI $5,000,000 - $2,500,000 (Finish Normal difficulty level or shoot the MFI with guns in ANY difficulty level)

References

* [http://dreamcast.ign.com/articles/161/161956p1.html IGN.com]
* [http://www.planetdreamcast.com/games/database/358.shtml Planetdreamcast.com]
* [http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/dreamcast/file/196566/36368 Gamefaqs.com]